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Patriotic Pretzel Bites

Patriotic pretzel bites are an easy 4th of July snack made with mini pretzel squares topped with melted white chocolate, red and blue candy drizzle, and star sprinkles. The sweet-salty crunch comes from setting the bark-like bites on parchment until fully firm.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
setting 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Topping and decoration
  • 30 mini pretzel squares or rounds Arrange in a single layer for even chocolate coverage.
  • 16 oz white chocolate melting wafers Use melting wafers for smooth drizzling.
  • 0.25 red candy melts Melt separately for clean red drizzle.
  • 0.25 blue candy melts Melt separately for clean blue drizzle.
  • 0.5 red, white, and blue star sprinkles Scatter immediately while chocolate is wet.
  • 1 parchment paper Lining prevents sticking and helps you lift the bites.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the baking sheet
  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the pretzel squares in a single layer.
  2. Check the pretzels are spaced so toppings don’t touch, then keep the sheet ready at your work area.
Melt and coat with white chocolate
  1. Melt the white chocolate melting wafers in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
  2. Spoon or drizzle white chocolate over each pretzel, covering the top but leaving the edges slightly visible.
Add red and blue drizzle
  1. Melt the red candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
  2. Melt the blue candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
  3. Drizzle the red and blue melts over the white chocolate-coated pretzels using a spoon or piping bag.
  4. Immediately scatter star sprinkles over each piece while the chocolate is still wet so they adhere.
Set and serve
  1. Let the bites sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until fully set, or refrigerate for 10 minutes for quicker setting.
  2. Break apart the pretzel bites and serve once the chocolate is firm.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the melted chocolate smooth by stirring often and working quickly once you start coating—sprinkles stick best when the drizzle is still wet. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days (freezer not recommended due to texture after thawing). For a dairy-free swap, use dairy-free white chocolate melting wafers.